The Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) will hold a panel discussion on ‘From Local Cultures to a Global Culture’, 19-22 December 2016, Athens, Greece as part of the 10th Annual International Conference on Global Studies: Business, Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects.

The aim of the panel discussion is to bring together academics and researchers, who are interested in, or who are researching cultural issues within the context of an ever-changing Global world.

You may participate as a presenter of a paper in the panel session, or as chairperson, or as an observer.

Fee structure information is available on  www.atiner.gr/fees .

Special arrangements will be made with a local hotel for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate. In addition, a number of special events will be organized: A Greek night of entertainment ... Читать дальше »

International Conference
Music and Human Mobility

The International Conference Music and Human Mobility (ICMHM’16) integrates the series of Conferences on Redefining Community in Intercultural Context (Brasov, Romania). In an initiative of the joint organization between the Institute of Ethnomusicology – Center for Studies in Music and Dance, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, of the New University of Lisbon (FCSH/NOVA), Portugal and the Air Force Academy Henri Coanda of Romania, in Brasov, ICMHM’16 promotes diversified scientific and performance perspectives. It takes place at the School of Social Sciences and Humanities in Lisbon, at the centre of the city, from 7th to 9th of June 2016.

 The ICMHM’16 proposes theoretical and applied reflections, expression of good practices, critical perspectives and proposals in arts ... Читать дальше »

 English linguistics

Where linguistic theories and practices meet – towards a realistic picture of the English language

The Linguistic Section invites papers that reflect on and explore the role of the English language in modern society, with regard to its empirical and didactic implications. Its aim is to bring together a variety of theoretical framings and methodological approaches as well as other points of view and disciplines in an attempt to work out new solutions to existing problems. We would be happy if prospective speakers could consider theoretical and practical challenges posed by English as a broad subject of study. The most welcome areas of discussion and study include the following issues:

 theoretical and descriptive linguistics:

- interaction in and within the English language

- English in communication

- recent ... Читать дальше »